We’re used to the Victoria’s Secret angels appearing on our TV screens every year as part of the annual VS Fashion show, but this year the brand debuts a new concept, The VS Swim Special. The idea of jetting off to the sun-kissed beaches of Puerto Rico with the likes of Alessandra Ambrosio and Elsa Hosk is of course tempting, but we wanted the real scoop from the angels themselves. We caught up with superstars Alessandra and Elsa to find out more about the TV special and their favorite moments from filming.

What was the best part of the Swim Special experience?

ALESSANDRA: We had such a great time, we were shooting in Puerto Rico for a few days and I was with the other angels having fun. We’re so blessed to go to this beautiful piece of paradise. We went on boats and go to see these different little islands and sandbanks, all these places that no one really gets to go to in order to get that perfect shot.

It was great to explore Puerto Rico and its culture. We had all these water shoots and exclusive performances by Maroon 5 and Juanes!

Sounds like there will be plenty to see, what part was the most fun for you?

ALESSANDRA: My favorite moment was when the girls and I got together to play volleyball. It gets pretty funny we’re all very competitive, but we had a blast. It was on and off raining every five minutes, so we had to stop the game because we couldn’t get all the makeup and hair wet but it was fun.

You’ve been with VS for more than ten years, what do you love about the job?

ALESSANDRA: I think the best thing is going on all these swim trips. We get to hang out as girls and become family and friends. We just have a great time and are treated really well. Getting to see such incredible places with friends is always wonderful and in the end we just have a good time hanging out and going to dinner.

ELSA: Getting to see Puerto Rico. Doing the swim special was new for us too, we had to get used to having a film crew with us the whole time capturing all those behind the scenes moments. It worked out so wonderfully though, and they were able to get all these moments where we’re just having a great time exploring the island and taking in all the beauty.

What should we look out for on the show

ELSA: Well I’m excited to see Maroon 5 performing, but my personal favorite moment had to be shooting in this cave with Russell James. We do whatever it takes to get an amazing shot and that shoot was one of the most incredible I’ve ever done.

What’s it like working with Russell?

ELSA: He’s just amazing, he’s always going out of his way to make you smile and make things fun. He’s such a prankster, I remember he put a crab in my hand during this shoot – just placed it there and I didn’t even realize what it was until it started moving! Russell is so warm and friendly too, he’s just one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet and he makes us girls look good. As a model you’re always going to love someone who can make you look your best!